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"All of the products on progressivehealth.com are formulated with quality in mind. Our team of naturopathic physicians closely analyzed each formula to find the best balance of effective ingredients. I personally take Advecia for hair maintenance, Acktiva coral calcium for long term health, and Balance Point Multivitamin to help fulfill my daily nutritional needs."
Brad Chase, President
Reviewing Follicare Minoxidil Product
Follicare is a patented product that was developed over a decade ago by a team of scientists, chemists and doctors. Follicare is made in the USA exclusively for Advanced BodyCare Solutions that uses the latest technology in the science of hair growth. Follicare is made from quality ingredients in FDA approved facilities.
Follicare Topical Spray
Follicare has a few products that can be used to combat hair loss. One is Follicare Topical Spray which is a combination of 8 ingredients that is formulated to target DHT and reduce blood flow and free radicals. It also helps to strengthen your hair and scalp.
Follicare Revitalizing Shampoo
Follicare also has a Follicare Revitalizing Shampoo that contains UV Protection which deep cleans the scalp and protects hair from damaging UV rays. Follicare Revitalizing Shampoo contains no sulfates or parabens which can damage the hair and scalp.
5% Extra Strength Minoxidil
Follicare also has a 5% Extra Strength Minoxidil that is FDA approved and promotes hair growth. This product contains is a chemical that relaxes the muscles in blood vessels, which cause them to dilate. The 5% of Minoxidil is the strongest dosage allowed by law, but using it alone is not enough for most men because it only addresses one cause of hair loss.
How it works
Follicare works by promoting blood flow to the scalp. In the balding areas of the scalp, blood flow may be restricted or reduced from the small capillaries. These capillaries feed the hair growth mechanism which decreases the supply of oxygen and nutrients that are needed to regenerate new healthy hair cells.
The Follicare Topical Spray uses niacin, hawthorn berry, rosemary, ginkgo biloba and 5% extra strength minoxidil to increase blood flow to the scalp. Follicare helps to block the production of DHT by blocking the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. 5-alpha-reductase converts the body's testosterone to DHT and it is in hair follicles and the scalp at high levels. Follicare revitalizes and protects each hair follicle and lowers the concentration of DHT in the scalp.
Follicare Shampoo helps to cleanse the scalp by cleaning out the clogged pores. The pores can become clogged with dead skin cells, scalp oils, and residue from hair care products. These deposits can inhibit the growth of new hair follicles and bacteria thrives on these deposits and can also cause further damage to the scalp and the ability to produce healthy hair. The Follicare Shampoo and Topical Spray deep clean the scalp and removes harmful residues, while providing antibacterial benefits.
Advecia and Follicare
Progressive Health has a perfect product that would compliment the Follicare line called Advecia.
Advecia can minimize your hair loss and maximize its re-growth with the unique blend of herbs, vitamins and amino acids. Advecia works by inhibiting the damaging effect of 5-alpha-reductase, Advecia can help slow or even possibly stop the damaging effects of hair loss.
The ingredients in Advecia include:
- Saw Palmetto Extract - functions as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, making it useful in male pattern hair loss
- Green Tea Extract - is a potent inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase
- L-Arginine - can protect against oxidative damage to the hair shaft from chemical coloring agents
- Phytosterol Complex Beta Sitosterol - exhibit 5-alpha reductase inhibition, making it useful in treating male pattern baldness
- L-Lysine - this amino acid can be useful in patients noticing increased hair shedding
- Grape Seed Extract - components found in grape seed extract may be useful in treating hair loss
- Proanthocyanidins/Procyanidins - these naturally occurring phytochemicals can affect the process of hair growth
To learn more about our product Advecia click here.